Employment Immigration Attorneys in New York
Many people around the world dream of coming to the United States to pursue better work opportunities than they may have in their country of origin. Moreover, employers often have individuals that are quite valuable to their company whom they want to employ long term. Employment immigration is made up of many components, all heavily dependent on the type of employment and visa the applicant is trying to achieve. There are both permanent and temporary work visas available to foreign nationals, depending on their situation. Of course, with so much at stake, it is important to have strong legal representation advocating for you each step of the way. At Nassau County Immigration Law Group, our attorneys have experience guiding clients through the employment immigration matters they may be facing. If you are an employer or an employee that has questions regarding an employment immigration matter, it is important to have a legal team you can count on. Contact Nassau County Immigration Law Group today to schedule a consultation.
Our Employment Immigration Services
At Nassau County Immigration Law Group, our team of experienced attorneys can guide you through the employment-related immigration matters that you may be considering pursuing, including but not limited to the following:
Temporary Work Visas
Working in the United States on a temporary basis requires you to complete a complicated application process. One of the major components of obtaining a temporary work visa is to determine which visa category you are eligible for. A list of the categories is below:
- H-1B: workers in a specialty occupation
- H-2B: temporary non-agricultural workers
- L: Intracompany transferees for executive, managerial positions, or individuals with specialized knowledge
- O: Persons with extraordinary ability or achievements in certain fields, including the arts and science
- P-1: athletes and entertainers to perform
- P-2: Artists and entertainers that perform as part of an exchange program
- P-3: Artist or entertainers that come to teach or educate under a cultural program
- Q-1: Participation in an international cultural exchange program
- R-1: Religious workers
Permanent Work Visas
Being granted the opportunity to live and work in the United States permanently is a significant achievement for many foreign nationals. There are various ways to obtain a green card visa work depending on your education and experience. It is generally dependent on the labor market and an employer’s ability to fine U.S. workers that are qualified and willing to perform the job. In other instances, the employee may qualify based on extraordinary credentials. The various categories are listed below:
- EB-1: First preference, which is reserved for people of extraordinary ability in arts, business, science, athletics, education, and more.
- EB-2: Second preference, which is reserved for those who hold advanced degrees in their field.
- EB-3: Third preference, which is reserved for professionals, skilled workers, and some unskilled workers.
- EB-4: Fourth preference, which is reserved for “special immigrants.”
- EB-5: Fifth preference, which is reserved for those who invest $1 million (in some cases, $500,000) in a new enterprise that will employ 10 U.S. workers on a full-time basis.
Contact a Nassau County Immigration Attorney
Whether you have already started the employment immigration process or have an employee you are considering sponsoring, it is important to have the support of a legal team who understands the ins and outs of immigration law. At Nassau County Immigration Law Group, our attorneys can put their experience to work for you. With so much of your future on the line, it is important to speak with an attorney who can effectively guide you through your options. Contact the Nassau County Immigration Law Group today.